The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 22,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.43 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.98 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
