The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 45,200

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
167.4
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.46 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft