The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is 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 BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
1782
2039
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4252 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.92 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L