The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 31,000
€ 25,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 116d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
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 116d
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
113 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
410 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
