Volvo C70 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 404 litres | 210 litres | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo C70 has 194 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1 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`130 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9800 | |
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