BMW 3 series 2025 vs Volvo V60 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 3 series) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volvo V60), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 191 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 9.90 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 830 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1364 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 29 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`425 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 22 200 | |
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