The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 29,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.8 is 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo C30 1.8
BMW 120i
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 1.8
BMW 120i
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.54 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
BMW 120i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
468 mi
Range
577 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
