The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 33,300
 BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 D4 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
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 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
687 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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