BMW 3 series 2001 vs Volvo V60 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 97 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V60) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 430 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 2`130 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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