The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)

€ 30,900
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 28,100
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
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 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft