The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 24,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 116i
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 D4
BMW 116i
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.96 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 116i
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 D4
BMW 116i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 116i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
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 D4
642 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
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 D4
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 116i
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






















