The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 32,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 123d.
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.63 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
462 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
