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 V60 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.
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V60. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo V60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
13.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
