The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 24,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
697 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
