Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
1390 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 inches)
136 mm (5.4 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.48 m
BMW 4 series and Volvo S60 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
1749 litres
BMW 4 series has 101 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 449 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
