The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 21,900

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft