Volvo C70 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 230 HP | 218 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
Volvo C70 engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.6 | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
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 | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C70 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 210 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 350 litres | |
Volvo C70 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo C70 (by 54 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`085 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | above average | |
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5600 | 9800 | |
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