The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 29,800
€ 29,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
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
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.19 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
F
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
B4164T3
Engine Code
N43-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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
