The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 34,500
€ 28,800
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.68 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
751 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
