The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,200

€ 24,300

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter, 3.9 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.8 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
384 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L