BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 75 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1070 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 2`410 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`390 kg | 1`806 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 604 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo V70 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 3800 | |
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