The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (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
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (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 DRIVe
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.07 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
42 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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