The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 22,700
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1486
1808
2021
1447
1782
2039
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1486 mm
Height
1447 mm
2537
4278
2640
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.93 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.65 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
444 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
