Volvo C70 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.4 litres more 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 | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 4.72 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 | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Volvo C70 has 2 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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 | 1`925 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 5800 | |
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