The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 30,100
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
1447
1782
2039
1421
1748
1934
1782 mm
Width
1748 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2660
4239
4266 mm
Length
4239 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.21 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
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
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
547 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
