Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo V70 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo V70 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Volvo V70 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Volvo V70 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
143 - 151 mm (5.6 - 5.9 inches)
143 mm (5.6 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.54 m
1.49 m
Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
575 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1650 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
