The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,600
€ 25,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 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 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.62 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.28 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
38 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
462 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
