The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 22,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 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
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.19 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
