The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 21,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 12.3 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1498
1721
1897
1437
1782
2039
1721 mm
Width
1782 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1498 mm
Height
1437 mm
2515
4129
2640
4252
4129 mm
Length
4252 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
D4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
718 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
354 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
