The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 31,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D4 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57
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
57 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 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.28 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
642 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 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
