The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 22,600
€ 35,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.1 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
462 mi
Range
350 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
