BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volvo C70 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo C70 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 306 HP | 136 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 540 NM | 220 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 - 10.1 seconds | 7.6 - 11.8 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo C70. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 9.9 | 6.1 - 9.8 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo C70. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. 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: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Volvo C70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | 404 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`119 kg | ~ 2`064 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`740 kg | ~ 1`620 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 379 kg | ~ 444 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Volvo C70. Therefore, Volvo C70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 4800 | |
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