Volvo S60 2002 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.3 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
| Volvo S60 has 14 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 2 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): | 2`070 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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