The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 26,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
