The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
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 D4 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 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 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 D4 (09 - 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 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 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