The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 29,300
€ 26,900
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
443 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 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
