The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 24,500
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT 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 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
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 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.18 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
6.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.43 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
