Volvo C70 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 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: | 4.72 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 23 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 38 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: | 11.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.7 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`000 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C70, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4600 | |
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