BMW 3 series 2003 vs Volvo S60 2004
Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 260 HP | |
Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 90 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
850 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.49 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 424 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 1034 litres | |
Volvo S60 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 164 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 734 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`010 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | below average | |
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 5800 | 3200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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