The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 19,200
€ 23,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
105.9
170.4
167.4 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
