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. | |||
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 |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 18 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. 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 (kg): | 1`980 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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