BMW 3 series 2013 vs Volvo V60 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1210 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 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: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine Volvo V60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 12 200 | |
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