BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V50 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1320 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
930 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
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Volvo V50 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo V50 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
417 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1307 litres
1385 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 43 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 78 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
