The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 28,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.63 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
