The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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