Volvo C70 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 77 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 60 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo C70 (by 104 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2.7 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`090 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6200 | |
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