The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 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
57 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.91 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 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