BMW 3 series 1999 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 75 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 11.0 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 16 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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