Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 92 HP less power than Volvo V60, but torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
800 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo V60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60.
Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better