The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 29,400
€ 27,300
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 BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 120i
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
167.4
166.4 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.07 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 120i
149.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
