The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 22,500
€ 29,800
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 DRIVe is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1437
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1437 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.21 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.87 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
7.87 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
66 mpg
city
52 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
899 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
352 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
