The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 28,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
167.4
166.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.8 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
