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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.12 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
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
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
