The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 27,700
€ 28,200
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.56 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUL*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
