The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 22,200
€ 31,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
59
67.8
74.7
57
70.2
80.3
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
57 in
99
162.6
103.9
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.86 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
B5254T7
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
380 mi
Range
410 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
