BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
4.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1290 km in combined cycle
1550 km in combined cycle
1460 km on highway
1710 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
1150 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 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 S60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1749 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
