BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
4.9
BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.54 m
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:
500 litres
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1510 litres
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 75 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`180 kg
2`300 kg
Safety:
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
