The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 26,500
€ 26,700
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 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 D5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CPL*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
911 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
