The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 30,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118d
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 D4
BMW 118d
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.56 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
731 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 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
