Volvo V60 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 122 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2015: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo V60 2013 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo V60 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 495 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo V60 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 15 400 | |
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