The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 19,200
€ 42,500
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW M140i
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
167.4
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW M140i
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.85 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW M140i
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 M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW M140i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW M140i
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
