The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,800
€ 30,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 118i.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
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 118i
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.38 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
642 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 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
