The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.48 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft