Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 75 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V50 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1280 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.51 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.41 m
Volvo V50 is larger. Volvo V50 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V50 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
417 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1307 litres
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Despite its longer length, Volvo V50 has 18 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Volvo V50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V50 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
