The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.92 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d
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
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
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

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ 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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
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
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