2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2012 Volvo C70 and 2012 BMW 1 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2012 Volvo C70 and the 2012 BMW 1 Series.
In comparing the 2012 Volvo C70's and the 2012 BMW 1 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Volvo C70 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2012 BMW 1 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Volvo C70's and the 2012 BMW 1 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2012 Volvo C70 ranges from $5,350 to $14,975 while a used 2012 BMW 1 Series is priced between $7,175 to $18,294.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2012 Volvo C70’s base engine makes 227 horsepower, and the 2012 BMW 1 Series base engine makes 230 horsepower. The C70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The 1 Series is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles.This gives the 2012 BMW 1 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2012 Volvo C70 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2012 Volvo C70 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2012 BMW 1 Series has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39950
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36900
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10179
Price Range:
5350 - 14975
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91059
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12036
Price Range:
7175 - 18294
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94984
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Volvo C70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 1 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 Volvo C70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 BMW 1 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5693850507556113
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.87307864189679
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
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Volvo C70 Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 1 Series Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2012 Volvo C70 Trim Levels
T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier Plus
2012 BMW 1 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
230 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
252 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
42.2 inches
Cargo Space:
8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
78.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3837 lbs
Width:
72.3 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
181.7 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
172.2 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Stone / Ember Black Metallic
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic / Celestial Blue Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
Silver
Electric Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Blue Water Metallic / Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Le Mans Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Red
Crimson Red / Vermilion Red Metallic
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Brown
Marrakesh Brown Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Calcite
Black
Off Black
Brown
Cacao
Red
Cranberry
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Savanna Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Terracotta
Red
Coral Red
Gray
Gray / Oyster / Taupe
