The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,400
€ 24,500
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
