The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 26,500

€ 34,400

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 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 D5
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 D5
BMW 130i
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.75 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 130i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
601 mi
Range
397 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
968 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