The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 26,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.56 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
F20
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.27 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
