The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 34,400
BMW 130i (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 130i (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft