The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 21,900
€ 26,500
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 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4252
2537
4278
4252 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.92 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
547 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
