The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 26,500

€ 50,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 7.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
1447
1782
2039
1411
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4252
2690
4324
4252 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
178 kg
11.02 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
547 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
409 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L