The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 26,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1486
1808
2021
1447
1782
2039
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1486 mm
Height
1447 mm
2537
4278
2640
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.39 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
111 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
