The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

€ 31,200
BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 21,600
 Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
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 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
170.4 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.1 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft