BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo S60 2004

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BMW 3 series
2003 - 2006
Volvo S60
2004 - 2009
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 143 - 231 HP126 - 300 HP
Torque: 200 - 410 NM192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 10 seconds5.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 9.66.4 - 13.0
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.59 m
Width: 1.76 m1.80 m
Height: 1.37 m1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 410 litres424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1034 litres
BMW 3 series has 14 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Turning diameter: 10 meters13 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: ~ 1`935 kg~ 2`031 kg
Net weight:~ 1`548 kg~ 1`543 kg
Load capacity:~ 387 kg~ 488 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Volvo S60. Therefore, Volvo S60 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 48002400
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo S60 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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