The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft