Volvo C30 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
|
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C30 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C30) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
|
BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 79 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
|
BMW 1 sērija has
| |