The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 22,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0
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 2.0
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.43 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
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 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
144 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
