The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.56 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft