The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)
€ 26,300

€ 24,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 114i.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 114i
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 D3
BMW 114i
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.67 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 114i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 114i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 114i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 114i
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
642 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 114i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 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