The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 22,300
€ 24,500
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 D3 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 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4266
2537
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.3 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
364 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
