BMW 3 series 1992 vs Volvo V60 2013
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| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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 V60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.8 (petrol) | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo V60 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 193 HP | 115 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 280 NM | 220 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 14 seconds | 4.8 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 10.0 | 3.8 - 10.2 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 - 145 mm (4.3 - 5.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 14 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 430 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 13.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 3.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`762 | ~ 2`168 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 12 200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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