The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 30,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1488
1825
2021
1782 mm
Width
1825 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1488 mm
2640
4252
2524
4288
4252 mm
Length
4288 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.55 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
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 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
360 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
