The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 34,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
57
70.2
80.3
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
168
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
M
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
