The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 35,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 2.4i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.3 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
459 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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
