Volvo S60 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 104 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... 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 S60 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 30 400 | |
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