Volvo V60 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V60 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 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 BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V60 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1364 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Volvo V60 has 29 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`190 | |
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| 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 (€): | 27 200 | 24 200 | |
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