The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 24,600

€ 26,200

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 114i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.02 %

General
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 114i
101 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 114i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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29.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 114i
29.79 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 114i
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
567 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 114i
567 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 114i
108 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114i
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft