The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,300

€ 24,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118d DPF.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118d DPF
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
168
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118d DPF
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.7 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118d DPF
M
Generation
E87
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 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118d DPF
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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