The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 32,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D2 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 125d
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
BMW 125d
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.64 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
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 125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
795 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
736 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
