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2012 BMW 1 Series
MSRP $36,000 - $48,700
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2012 Volvo C30
MSRP $30,995 - $44,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Twin Turbocharged Gas I6
Turbocharged Gas I5
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182
2.5L/154
Fuel System
DOHC
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300-5000 rpm
236 ft-lb @ 2300 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission -inc: clutch interlock
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 11.7 L/100 km
10.1 - 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.8 L/100 km
6.6 - 6.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 11.7 L/100 km
6.6 - 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
963 - 980 mm
965 - 988 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,057 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
940 - 942 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
808 - 815 mm
869 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,072 - 1,356 mm
1,303 mm
Trunk Volume
227 - 283 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,659 mm
2,639 mm
Length, Overall
4,374 mm
4,267 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,748 mm
1,783 mm
Height, Overall
1,392 - 1,422 mm
1,448 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,455 - 1,680 kg
1,451 - 1,456 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/50R17 P215/40R18
205/50VR17 205/55VR16 215/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
P205/50R17 P245/35R18
205/50VR17 205/55VR16 215/45WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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