The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 29,800
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 116i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 T5
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 116i
Volvo C30 T5
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.79 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.54 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
577 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 116i
577 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 116i
106.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
