The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 24,500
€ 25,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4329
4266 mm
Length
4329 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.48 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
108 bhp
BMW 116i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
180 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116i
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
731 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
364 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L












