The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 31,800
€ 24,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 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 2.4i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.2 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.4i
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.4i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
687 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
