Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 109 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later.
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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, if possible
1500 litres
1241 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 259 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
