The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 27,700

€ 25,900

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.4
168.4 in
Length
167.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.38 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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