Volvo S60 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 2 HP more power than BMW 4 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 255 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 12 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo S60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 35 000 | |
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