Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 58 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine: The BMW N43B16 is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine developed from the larger N43B20 and used in BMW models with the 16i designation. Compared with the older N42B18, it received direct fuel injection, a higher 12:1 compression ratio, and a Siemens MSD 81.2 engine management system, but lost the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 1.6 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.54 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
