The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 28,100
€ 22,600
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
1421
1748
1934
1447
1782
2039
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2660
4239
2640
4252
4239 mm
Length
4252 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.85 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
350 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.23 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
674 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
