The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 22,700
€ 31,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
4266
2540
4286
4266 mm
Length
4286 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.98 %
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 dual clutch 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
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
336 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
