The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 42,900
€ 19,200
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M135i is 7.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
1411
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4324
2640
4252
4324 mm
Length
4252 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1279 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
241 kg
15.86 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
99 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
150 NM
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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4.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.81 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M135i
38 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
431 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
421 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
