The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 32,100
€ 20,800
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
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
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.63 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
