The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 25,900
€ 26,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.98 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
