The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 36,900
 BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 130i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

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
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
229 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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
752 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