BMW 3 series 1999 vs Volvo S60 2000
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BMW 3 series
1999 - 2003
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BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318Ci | 118 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318Ci | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 323Ci | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325Ci | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 328Ci | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330Ci | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
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Volvo S60 2.0 T | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.0 T | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 D | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 D | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 T | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.4 T | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.4 T AWD | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S60 2.4 T AWD | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S60 2.5 T | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S60 2.5 T | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 2.5 T AWD | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S60 2.5 T AWD | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S60 R | 300 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo S60 R | 300 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S60 T5 | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S60 T5 | 250 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Body:
Coupe Sedan
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 S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.0 (petrol) 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Performance
Power:
116 - 231 HP 130 - 300 HP
Torque:
175 - 300 NM 192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.5 - 12 seconds 5.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1 - 10.0 6.5 - 13.0
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.49 m 4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.80 m
Height:
1.37 m 1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
Trunk capacity:
410 litres 424 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 1034 litres
BMW 3 series has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60.
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.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`878 ~ 2`030
Safety:
Quality:
below average above average
Average price (€):
2800 1600
Rating in user reviews:
7.7 /10
8.0 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
only petrol engines available lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability
Volvo S60 has
available with 4x4 drive petrol and diesel engines available fewer faults lower price
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