The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 30,100
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 BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.2 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
E81
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
5-speed automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft