The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 28,100

€ 26,200

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %

General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
674 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft