The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

€ 25,200
BMW 120i (04 - 07) BMW 120i
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120i (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.07 %
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft