The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft