The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 30,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8F is 7.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4252
2690
4324
4252 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.53 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
360 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
