The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 22,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
56.6 in
100
168.7
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
110 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
