The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (17 - 19)
€ 22,500
€ 26,300
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 DRIVe is 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
1437
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1437 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4329
4266 mm
Length
4329 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.71 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
10.26 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118i
66 mpg
city
43 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
899 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
610 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
352 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
