The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,300
 BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120i
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 120i.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
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 120i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.06 %
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120i
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