The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 31,900
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 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 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft