The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 32,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.8F is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
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
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.72 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
360 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
