The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 24,000
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 23,700
 BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
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 2.4i (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.71 %
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
514 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
955 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