The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
€ 19,200
€ 32,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
105.9
170.4
167.4 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.44 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
