The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 T4 (10 - 13)
€ 32,900
€ 32,200
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T4.
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
55.8
71.5
78.3
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.8 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.2
109.3
182.2
178.2 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.23 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B4164T2

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
178 hp
Volvo V60 T4
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T4
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T4
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24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V60 T4
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
575 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
631 mi
Volvo V60 T4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo V60 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Volvo V60 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft











