The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 26,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.4i is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
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
103.9
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
M
Generation
F21
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 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
20 mpg
city
60 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
459 mi
Range
950 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
70 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
955 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