Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
3.9
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 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 4 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
67 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1160 km in combined cycle
1710 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1860 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
1170 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)
124 mm (4.9 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
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Height:
1.39 m
1.48 m
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1300 litres
1749 litres
Even though the car is shorter, BMW 4 series has 101 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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.
