BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 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 S60 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
67 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1390 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1630 km on highway
1460 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance:
136 mm (5.4 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1749 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better