The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 31,200
€ 29,400
€ 31,200
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 120i is 7.7 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
1421
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1421 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4329
2640
4252
4329 mm
Length
4252 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.25 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
290 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
7.96 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
567 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
108 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 120i
108 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L

















