BMW 3 series 1998 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
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, if possible |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 1`865 kg | 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`533 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 477 kg | |
| 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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