The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 36,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 125d is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.81 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 125d
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft