The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118d (15 - 17)
€ 22,400

€ 28,800

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.92 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
718 mi
Range
808 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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