BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Volvo V70 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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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`900 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 275 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 3800 | |
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