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.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
57 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1380 km in combined cycle
1230 km in combined cycle
1580 km on highway
1460 km on highway
1070 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance:
136 mm (5.4 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
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
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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.
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
