The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 34,800
BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 130i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
E81
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 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
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