The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 49,800

€ 21,800

€ 49,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
56.6 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.22 %

General
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
409 mi
Range
718 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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