The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.24 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 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