The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.7 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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