The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 23,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.6 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
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 D2
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 D2
140 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 D2
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
