Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 62 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
10.0
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
920 km on highway
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
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
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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.
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
