The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 32,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.25 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.69 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
21 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
428 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
341 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
