The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
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 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.15 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

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
5-speed automatic 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft