The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 33,300
€ 24,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
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
105.9
170.4
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.97 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
587 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
