The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 23,500
€ 22,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.6
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
555 mi
Range
718 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
