The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 22,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
