The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 T5 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.48 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft