The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 26,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.53 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
