The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 28,500
€ 22,600
€ 28,500
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 an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
167.4
166.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.88 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
135.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
