The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 38,000
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.6D is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167.4 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.26 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft