The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 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 1.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168.8 in
Length
167.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft