The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 28,800

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.52 %

General
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
808 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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