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

€ 26,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118i
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 118i
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.99 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
642 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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