The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 32,900
 BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 125i.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 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 125i 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 125i
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.91 %
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
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 D4
BMW 125i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
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