The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 21,200
 Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo C30 1.8F
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
170.4 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.1 %
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F

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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
51 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
360 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
300.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft