The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D5 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.9 %
BMW 118i (15 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
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 with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
598 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft