The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 19,700
€ 26,300
€ 19,700
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 2.0 is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D5244T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
601 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 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
