The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 24,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 116d.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116d
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 116d
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.67 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
642 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
