The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 24,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
462 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
911 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
