The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.0D is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
926 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