The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
€ 34,400
€ 23,800
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
4252
4239 mm
Length
4252 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
315 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 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 2.0D
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5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.56 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 130i
34 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
397 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
