The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 27,700
€ 33,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 320si.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
58.4
73.4
82.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.4 in
Width
71.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
109.3
182.2
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.76 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
B4164T3
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
718 mi
Range
440 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 320si
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
