The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 22,500
€ 23,000
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 118i.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
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 118i
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.61 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
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
