The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.18 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

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
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft