The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 19,900
€ 34,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
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
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
