The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,800
€ 25,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
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 D4
BMW 118i
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.92 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
398 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
398 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
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
