BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
4.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 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
