The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 37,600
€ 22,700
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.8 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
E87
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 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.89 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
