The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 35,400
€ 25,700
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 6.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
1421
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4329
2640
4266
4329 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.12 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.81 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
61 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
828 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
