The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 27,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
847 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
