Volvo V60 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018

 
Volvo V60
2018 -
BMW 3 series
2018 - 2022
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 320 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.8 seconds
Volvo V60 and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.64.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km5.9 l/100km
By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1190 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
900 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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Dimensions

Length: 4.76 m4.71 m
Width: 1.85 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 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 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1364 litres1510 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 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight: 2`230 kg2`180 kg
Safety:
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 (€): 22 60021 400
Pros and Cons: Volvo V60 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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