The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 D4 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (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 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.28 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
769 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