BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 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 and Volvo C70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| 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`100 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9600 | |
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