The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.96 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft