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 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
59.1
71.7
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
57 in
100
168.7
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.76 %
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
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
