The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 50,600
€ 20,800
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 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 1.8
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.83 %
General
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.8
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
