Volvo S60 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 7.6 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 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
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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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1749 litres | no data | |
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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: | 2`110 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`667 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 443 kg | 550 kg | |
| Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 10 600 | |
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