The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 31,200
BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0D.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (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 (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (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 2.0D
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120i (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft