The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 37,300
€ 29,800
€ 37,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 120d
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
170.4
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
General
BMW 120d
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
8-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
751 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
