The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 24,000
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 24,000
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 2.4i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.3 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft