The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 28,200
€ 24,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
56.5
70.8
81.9
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
105.1
170
103.9
167.4
170 in
Length
167.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.9 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
F40
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
492 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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
















