Volvo S60 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 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 S60 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
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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 | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`060 | |
| 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 (€): | 30 800 | 31 400 | |
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