The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 123d.
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.63 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
BMW 123d
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