The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
743 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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