The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 28,000
€ 29,800
€ 28,000
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 Volvo C30 T5 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
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
103.9
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.5 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
443 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 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
