The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 34,800
€ 22,700
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
1421
1748
1934
1447
1782
2039
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2660
4239
2640
4266
4239 mm
Length
4266 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.48 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 130i
310 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.71 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 130i
33 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
388 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
144 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
















