The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,400
 BMW 120d (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.41 %
BMW 120d (04 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft