The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 36,400
€ 21,800
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.6
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
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 1.6D DRIVe
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.2 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
397 mi
Range
718 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft










