The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 125d
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 125d
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.87 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
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 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 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