The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

€ 34,900
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 23,800
 Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125d is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.31 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

General

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
567 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft