BMW 3 series 1991 vs Volvo V50 2004
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| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volvo V50 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.8 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 193 HP | 100 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 - 280 NM | 150 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15 seconds | 6.9 - 12.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 10.0 | 5.0 - 10.2 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V50. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1307 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 18 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V50 (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`755 | ~ 1`856 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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