The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 27,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 T5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.28 %
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft