The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 31,000
€ 32,200
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 125i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
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
167.4
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
410 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
