BMW 3 series 1999 vs Volvo V60 2010
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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: | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 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: | 116 - 231 HP | 115 - 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 300 NM | 240 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 12 seconds | 6.2 - 12.7 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 - 10.0 | 4.5 - 10.2 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 430 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.5 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`878 | ~ 2`129 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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