BMW 1 series 2009 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 23 HP less power than Volvo C30, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 921 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 79 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 229 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 4600 | 4200 | |
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