The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 43,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 D3 is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW M140i.
Volvo C30 D3
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
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M140i
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.68 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M140i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M140i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
335 bhp
BMW M140i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
500 NM
BMW M140i
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M140i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.55 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
4.55 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
642 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L