Volvo C70 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1060 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 | 4.58 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 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`070 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9800 | |
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