The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 28,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.16 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
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 D4
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
364 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
