The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 35,100
€ 22,700
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.8 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
