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 S60 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 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!
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 16 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.
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.
