BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volvo V60 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 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) | |
| 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 | |
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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, if possible |
1500 litres | 1241 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`656 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 544 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9000 | |
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