The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 21,100
€ 24,000
€ 21,100
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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.93 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
833 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 BMT
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1014 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
