The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 20,100

€ 21,600

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
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 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
D4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
659 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
111 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).
100.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft