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 V70 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.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.0
1.6 - 3.2
Performance
Power:
156 - 306 HP
114 - 304 HP
Torque:
200 - 400 NM
190 - 441 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.3 - 8.9 seconds
6.9 - 13.2 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V70. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7 - 9.1
4.3 - 11.3
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V70. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 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:
4.61 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.54 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
