Volvo V60 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
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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, if possible |
1241 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`582 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 550 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 8000 | |
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