The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,500
€ 27,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.55 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
