The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 33,400

€ 29,800

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i is 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
56.3
71.3
80
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
110.6
182.4
109.3
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.69 %

General
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
731 mi
Range
612 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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