The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.26 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft