Volvo C70 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.62 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Volvo C70 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 13 400 | |
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