BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 306 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 96 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 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 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1641 litres | |
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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`255 | 2`200 | |
| 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 | |
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