The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 18,400
€ 24,500
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.32 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
979 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
