BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.7
4.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1210 km in combined cycle
1670 km in combined cycle
950 km with real consumption
1210 km with real consumption
Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
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Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo V60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60.
Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better
