The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 24,500

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 116i is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
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
170.4
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.16 %

General
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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