The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,800

€ 29,100

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.92 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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