The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 37,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
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 xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.19 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft