The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 29,100

€ 26,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0D.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft