BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 184 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 183 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time. In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 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`015 | 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 (€): | 10 000 | 13 400 | |
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