The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft