The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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 2.0D
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.5 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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