The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 29,800
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
1421
1748
1934
1447
1782
2039
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2660
4239
2640
4266
4239 mm
Length
4266 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1519 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.18 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
598 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
