The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,600
€ 31,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1502
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1502 mm
2640
4252
2540
4286
4252 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.71 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
407 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
