The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 D4
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.5 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
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 BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft