The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 33,400
 BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 Volvo C30 T5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.94 %
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft