Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
115 HP
163 HP
Torque:
265 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
10.2 seconds
Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
8.1
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1090 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.49 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
