The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 28,000
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 T5
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 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 T5
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.15 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 T5
125 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
555 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
