The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,200
€ 26,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.49 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
