The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.06 %
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft