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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

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

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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • 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 economy score
    86/100

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
230hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance-
147mm6in
Trunk volume
278L
370L
Max trunk volume
921L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
53L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V has 12 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s

Although Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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

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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
230 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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
Range score
713 km
443 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleVolvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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