BMW 3 series 1995 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 197 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 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 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 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: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`805 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 12 200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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