The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft