Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 47 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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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
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
480 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1749 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.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
