The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 26,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.79 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
360 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
