BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. 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
4.58 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
1034 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 11 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 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 BMW 3 series (by 166 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 3 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
