Volvo V60 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Volvo V60 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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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 | |
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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 |
no data | 1500 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo V60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 000 | |
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