The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 30,700

€ 28,200

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 5.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
1421
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4324
2640
4266
4324 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.86 %

General
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.07 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
64 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
734 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L