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 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60.
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
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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.
