The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)

€ 24,000
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 23,000
 BMW 118i (04 - 07) BMW 118i
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.25 %
BMW 118i (04 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft