The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.72 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft