BMW 3 series 1996 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 227 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 290 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 530 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 16 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1241 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`796 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 474 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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