The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 21,600
 Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 125i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (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 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 125i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

General

BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D

Performance

BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.6D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft