The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.04 %
BMW M135i (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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