BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
4.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
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 15 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better
