The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 34,500
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 D5 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 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 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.19 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft