The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
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 DRIVe
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 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