The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 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 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
871 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
