The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 31,200

€ 30,700

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 118d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
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 118d
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.17 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
410 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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