Volvo S60 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 185 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 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 S60 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 36 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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