Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 86 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 171 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
11.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.54 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
