The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 32,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D3 is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.92 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
67 mpg
BMW 120d
42 mpg
city
58 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
731 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
364 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
