The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 22,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.7 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
1421
1748
1934
1447
1782
2039
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2660
4239
2640
4266
4239 mm
Length
4266 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.12 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
210 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.13 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
499 mi
Range
339 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
125 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).
319.9 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
