Volvo C70 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 109 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 220 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9800 | |
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