The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 123d.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 123d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 123d
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.24 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
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 123d
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 123d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 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 123d

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
752 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