The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.91 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 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 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft