The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft