The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 31,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
59.1
71.7
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.1 in
Height
57 in
100
168.7
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.86 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
829 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
