The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 22,500
€ 23,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118d
56.6
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
56.6 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 DRIVe
BMW 118d
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.02 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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
