The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 21,600
€ 31,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 125i.
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 125i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
167.4
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 125i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 125i
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 125i
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 125i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
659 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
BMW 125i
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






















