The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 35,700
 BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 26,500
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 2.0D 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 2.0D
BMW 130i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 130i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.58 %
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 130i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
350 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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