BMW 3 series 2002 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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