The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 24,100
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
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 D5
BMW 118i
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.29 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
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 D5
BMW 118i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
601 mi
Range
540 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
968 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




















