The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 32,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
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
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
741 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
