The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 27,000
€ 37,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 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 D4
BMW 130i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 130i
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.31 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 130i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 130i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
731 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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
