The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 23,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
59
67.8
74.7
56.6
70.2
80.3
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
56.6 in
99
162.6
103.9
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
113 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
795 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
