The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,100

€ 19,900

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft