The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,200
€ 20,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.6 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
