The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 21,200
 BMW 116i (04 - 07) BMW 116i
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 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 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3759 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.97 %
BMW 116i (04 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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