The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 32,500

€ 28,200

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
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
105.9
170.4
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %

General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
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