The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 31,600

€ 31,200

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.45 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
712 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
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