The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,200
€ 26,300
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
59.1 in
103.9
167.4
100
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
