The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 20,300

€ 28,200

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.14 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
448 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L