BMW 3 series 2000 vs Volvo C70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 262 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`000 | |
| 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 C70, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2200 | |
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