The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,100
€ 20,600
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
103.9
167.4
99.4
168.8
167.4 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.47 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
926 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
