The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 24,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
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
103.9
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.9 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
