BMW 3 series 2007 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.4 | |
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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 C70, 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 | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 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: | 4.58 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 10 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: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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`115 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 000 | |
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