BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo V70 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
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: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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