The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.13 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft