BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo V60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.6
4.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1230 km in combined cycle
1380 km in combined cycle
1460 km on highway
1580 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
1070 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)
Dimensions
Length:
4.62 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.87 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
