The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,000
€ 29,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.5 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
1447
1782
2039
1430
1751
1933
1782 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1447 mm
Height
1430 mm
2640
4252
2660
4227
4252 mm
Length
4227 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.84 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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6.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.62 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
410 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
