The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,200
€ 18,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1488
1825
2021
1782 mm
Width
1825 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1488 mm
2640
4252
2524
4288
4252 mm
Length
4288 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.66 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
421 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
