BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 39 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 139 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 10.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 150 mm (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 |
1510 litres | no data | |
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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`350 kg | 2`410 kg | |
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| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 3600 | |
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