The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
56.6 in
100
168.7
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.58 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
108 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
