The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 26,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.22 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
