The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 29,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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27.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.81 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
734 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 116d
734 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 116d
90.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
