The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 23,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d DPF 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 D2.
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 D2
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 DPF
Volvo C30 D2
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.2 %

General
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 D2
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 D2
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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