The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 24,300
€ 22,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
59.1
71.7
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
57 in
100
168.7
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.86 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
