The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 26,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.24 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
540 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
