The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 28,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.5 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
