The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 26,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 D5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1461 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.01 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
8.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L