The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 31,200
€ 21,200
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 7.7 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.8F
1421
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4329
2640
4252
4329 mm
Length
4252 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.8F
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.85 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.8F
F21
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 1.8F
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
290 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.8F
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
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7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
7.96 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
360 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
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).
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).
300.9 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
