The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 22,200
€ 26,500
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 2.0D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
1447
1782
2039
1421
1748
1934
1782 mm
Width
1748 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2660
4239
4252 mm
Length
4239 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
8.14 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
185 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
11 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
547 mi
Range
540 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0D
121.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
