The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120i is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (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
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
718 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft