The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 27,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i 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 D4.
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D4
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 118i
Volvo C30 D4
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.08 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D4
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
398 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
