Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125ivsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
218hp163kW
220hp164kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
713km443mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
147mm6in
-
Trunk volume
370L
233L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
62L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
208g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
27.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 2 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s

Although Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has more power, BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
713 km
443 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
218 hp
163 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
713 km
443 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Is 32 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 137 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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