The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 29,700
 BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
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 120i (16 - 17)
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 120i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.66 %
BMW 120i (16 - 17)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft