The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 25,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
168
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 TSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.74 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
