The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 32,900
€ 26,500
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i is 7.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
1421
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4324
2640
4252
4324 mm
Length
4252 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.49 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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6.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.65 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125i
43 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
490 mi
Range
547 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
