The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 32,000
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
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 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.07 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft