BMW 3 series 2010 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 11.6 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 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 570 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 220 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 6800 | |
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