BMW 1 Series (2007 – 2011) vs Volvo C30 (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,220 kg against 1,279 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series
2007 – 2011
|
Volvo
C30
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 16 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 265 hp | 100 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 400 Nm | 149 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 11.2 s | 6.7 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 185 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 8.3 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,227 – 4,239 mm | 4,252 mm |
| Width | 1,748 – 1,933 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,220 – 1,395 kg | 1,279 – 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.