The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 6.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
1782
2039
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1782 mm
Width
1821 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1437 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4252 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1489 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
381 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L