The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 21,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
167.4
166.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.98 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
