The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,700
€ 21,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
168
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
