The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 31,200
€ 28,500
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
167.4
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
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
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
