Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 107 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway
1060 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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
1345 litres
1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 296 litres).
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
