The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 20,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4266
2537
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.48 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
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 D4
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 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
