The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 22,200
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
56.6
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.58 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
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 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
718 mi
Range
540 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
