The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 32,100

€ 22,100

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.13 %

General
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
37 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
339 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft