The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 25,700
€ 29,400
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.38 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW 120i
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
