The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)

€ 24,000
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 34,800
 BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 130i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (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 2.4i (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.97 %
BMW 130i (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 130i
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