The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 29,700
BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 120i is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
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 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
170.4 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft