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 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
10.0 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 6 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
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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:
12 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
