Volvo S60 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo S60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volvo S60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 600 | |
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