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 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
58.6
71.9
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57 in
99.4
168.8
103.9
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.11 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
