The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.4i.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.31 %
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

General

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft