BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
4.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.3 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 V60 could require 45 litres more fuel.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1500 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.3 meters
Gross weight:
2`200 kg
2`050 kg
Net weight:
1`731 kg
1`500 kg
Load capacity:
469 kg
550 kg
Volvo V60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better
