The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 25,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 2.4i.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
Volvo C30 2.4i
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
444 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
