The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 23,000
€ 28,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118i is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
105.1
170
103.9
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
F40
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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























