The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 28,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
BMW 118i
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.64 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
459 mi
Range
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
547 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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

















