The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 31,600
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 0.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.04 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft