The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 26,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D2 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 120i
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
BMW 120i
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
795 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D2
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
736 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
