BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo XC90 2002
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| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| 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 XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.4 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 231 HP | 163 - 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 330 NM | 320 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 11.3 seconds | 7.3 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 - 10.0 | 8.2 - 14.0 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.75 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 14 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 270 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 2104 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2.7 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`998 | ~ 2`737 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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