The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.85 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
148 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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