The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 27,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 118d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
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
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.5 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
443 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
