Volvo C70 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 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: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 404 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo C70 has 194 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 9600 | |
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