The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 22,700
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 27,600
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
22 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
950 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
144 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).
70 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 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