BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
930 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.49 m
BMW 3 series is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 256 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better
