The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 26,200
€ 30,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
F21
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
