Volvo V60 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2025

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Volvo V60
2018 - 2020
BMW 3 series
2025 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel3.0 Hybrid
Diesel (Volvo V60) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (BMW 3 series) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions.

Performance

Power: 190 HP381 HP
Torque: 400 NM540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds4.5 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo V60 engine produces 191 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 4.5 l/100km7.9 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 11.00 $ no data
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Diesel$/l
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres59 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1220 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
830 km with real consumption630 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)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 128 mm (5 inches)130 mm (5.1 inches)
Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ...  More about Volvo V60 2018 2.0 engine 

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 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V60 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 2`260 kg2`425 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 22 20025 200
Pros and Cons: Volvo V60 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
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