BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volvo V70 2007
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) / 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 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 3 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 374 HP | 114 - 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 190 - 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 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): | 1.9 - 7.6 | 4.3 - 11.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches) | 143 - 151 mm (5.6 - 5.9 inches) | |
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`266 kg | ~ 2`292 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`704 kg | ~ 1`674 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 562 kg | ~ 618 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 3600 | |
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