The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 28,800
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.7 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
