The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 24,200
€ 25,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 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 2.4i.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.55 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
645 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
446 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
