BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1070 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 151 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Volvo V70 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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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: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`575 kg | 1`806 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 604 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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