The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 19,900
€ 27,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
168
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
