The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 42,500
€ 22,500
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 M140i is 5.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1411
1765
1984
1437
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1437 mm
2690
4324
2640
4266
4324 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.05 %
General
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
