The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 27,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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