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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
59.1
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
103.9
167.4
100
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.1 %
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
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
32 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
