Volvo V60 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2025
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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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/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 9.70 $ | no data | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Diesel$/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 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, if possible |
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 | 12 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 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 27 800 | |
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