BMW 3 series 1995 vs Volvo V60 2014
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 157 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.6 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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | 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. | |||
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`780 | 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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