The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 35,700
€ 28,800
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.88 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
350 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
