Volvo C70 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
|
Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 980 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: | 4.58 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
|
Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 60 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo C70 (by 104 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo C70 has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |