The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 28,600
 BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120i
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.16 %
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F20
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 D3
BMW 120i
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft