The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 26,200
€ 30,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
57
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
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.28 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0D
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
