The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 23,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 125i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.6
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
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.75 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
151 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft




















