The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 26,900
€ 31,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
