The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.08 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L