The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 30,200

€ 26,200

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
168
170 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %

General
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
F40
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.28 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
522 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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