The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D 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 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft