The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 24,500

€ 23,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.78 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
731 mi
Range
514 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 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