The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 29,800

€ 24,200

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 5.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4324
2640
4266
4324 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
7.87 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
66 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
751 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L