BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 151 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 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 2013 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`875 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`806 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 604 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 14 400 | 3600 | |
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