The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 20,100

€ 26,300

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 D5.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.75 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BSW*
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
601 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
780 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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