The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 31,600

€ 21,200

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm longer, 3.9 cm wider and 5.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
1502
1821
2021
1447
1782
2039
1821 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1502 mm
Height
1447 mm
2540
4286
2640
4252
4286 mm
Length
4252 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
177 kg
11.77 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
300.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
376 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L