The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,300
€ 20,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.2 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1488
1825
2021
1782 mm
Width
1825 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1488 mm
2640
4266
2524
4288
4266 mm
Length
4288 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
211 kg
13.6 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
