The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 23,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 D2 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 116i
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
55.9 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 D2
BMW 116i
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.92 %

General
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
795 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
736 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