The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 34,600
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 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 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 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 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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