The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 26,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
1488
1825
2021
1447
1782
2039
1825 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1447 mm
2524
4288
2640
4252
4288 mm
Length
4252 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.37 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
