The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,300
€ 29,400
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 116d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
167.4
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
443 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
