The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 31,500
€ 22,100
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 2.0F is 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4329
4266 mm
Length
4329 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.12 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
185 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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9.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
9.85 kg/bhp
6.63 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
28 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 125i
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
339 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
341 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
