The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.51 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
674 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft