Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 Cross Country engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
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The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 Cross Country consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1670 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V60 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 Cross Country can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V60 Cross Country version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo V60 Cross Country is larger. Volvo V60 Cross Country is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 Cross Country is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1241 litres | 1500 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 Cross Country has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Volvo V60 Cross Country 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 BMW 3 series (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 Cross Country is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V60 Cross Country can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 000 | |
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