The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 31,800
€ 29,400
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 T5
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.2 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
687 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
