The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 28,400
 BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.07 %
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft