The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 32,200
€ 20,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 125i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
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
105.9
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.88 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
