The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 26,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
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
4266
4288 mm
Length
4266 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.12 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
