The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 20,600

€ 31,200

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1488
1825
2021
1447
1782
2039
1825 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1447 mm
2524
4288
2640
4252
4288 mm
Length
4252 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.75 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
670 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L