BMW 3 series 2018 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volvo V70) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 132 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.9 l/100km + 17.3 kWh/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 8.80 € | 15.80 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Volvo V70 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 165 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`355 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`830 kg | 1`806 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 604 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 3600 | |
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