Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines:
1.6 - 3.0
1.6 - 3.2
Performance
Power:
122 - 306 HP
114 - 304 HP
Torque:
160 - 580 NM
190 - 441 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.6 - 11 seconds
6.9 - 13.2 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V70. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8 - 9.8
4.3 - 11.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V70. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1385 litres
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
Gross weight:
~ 2`110 kg
~ 2`292 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`581 kg
~ 1`674 kg
Load capacity:
~ 529 kg
~ 618 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
