The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 26,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 6.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
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
4266
4329 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.51 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
270 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.01 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
587 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
