The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 27,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F 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 1.8F
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 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.11 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
13.52 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
56 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
360 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
