BMW 3 series 2005 vs Volvo V70 2005

	BMW 3 series 2005 - 2007	Volvo V70 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:	150 HP	180 HP
Torque:	200 NM	240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10 seconds	9.5 seconds
	Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.1	9.9
	The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	770 km in combined cycle	700 km in combined cycle
	1000 km on highway	930 km on highway
	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:	4.52 m	4.71 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.80 m
Height:	1.44 m	1.49 m
	BMW 3 series is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1385 litres	1641 litres
	Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 256 litres).
Turning diameter:	11 meters	11.9 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`000	2`130

Safety:		no data
Quality:	above average	below average
	BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€):	4200	2600
Rating in user reviews:	7.7/10	8.1/10
Pros and Cons:	BMW 3 sērija has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage better manoeuvrability fewer faults	Volvo V70 has more power roomier boot lower price
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BMW 3 series 2005 vs Volvo V70 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions