The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 36,900
€ 20,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
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
104.7
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.03 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
