The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 26,200
€ 21,200
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 BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 116i
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
