BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 100 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) 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 2 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 39 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 185 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 2 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`895 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`385 kg | 1`574 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 686 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 3600 | |
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