The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 31,000
€ 36,400
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 130i.
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.58 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
410 mi
Range
397 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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 T5
178.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
