Compare the BMW 3 Series with the Volvo S60

The BMW 3 Series has More to Offer than the Volvo S60 in a Side-by-Side Comparison

Road trips, carpools, and commutes, are all made more fun when you're behind the wheel of a world-class BMW car, and The Automaster BMW is your destination for the entire impressive lineup. We carry a large variety of topnotch BMW models, including the iconic BMW 3 Series compact sports sedan.

The BMW 3 Series is a four-door, five-passenger car that's been turning heads and collecting loyal fans ever since it first debuted in 1983. But while it has a lot to offer any driver in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and beyond, we know that it's not the only compact, luxury car competing for your attention. To illustrate what makes it a top choice for any driver, we've compared it side by side with the similarly sized and equipped, Volvo S60 sedan. Read on to learn more.

Cargo Space and Storage

From groceries to suitcases, and everything in between, the BMW 3 Series sedan will help you transport more of the cargo you need than the Volvo S60. Not only does the BMW have a larger trunk space and plenty of clever storage solutions for smaller items throughout its cabin, but it also has standard backseats that fold in a 40 / 20 / 40 split, increasing cargo space for larger items when needed. Looking for a few more specifics? Check out the numbers:

• The BMW 3 Series trunk holds up to 13 cubic feet
• Comparatively, the Volvo S60 trunk space has room for 11.6 cubic feet

Fuel Efficiency and Range

While both of these compact sedans give drivers a range of engines to choose from, including gas-powered performance and a hybrid powertrain option, the BMW 3 Series will help you travel further between fill ups at the gas station. Everyone likes to save money at the pump, especially when you have a long drive to and from areas such as Stowe or Hanover, NH, and the 3 Series can help. For example, take a closer look at how the two base, entry-level models for these sedans shape up:

• The BMW 3 Series earns a 30 mpg combined rating, with 26 mpg city and 36 mpg highway
• The Volvo S60 averages 27 mpg in combined driving, with 23 mpg city and 34 mpg on the highway
• The BMW 3 Series also has a range of 406 miles in the city and 562 miles on the highway per fill up
• The Volvo S60 averages 366 miles in the city and 541 miles on the highway per tank of gas

Performance and Power

The BMW M Line is iconic and legendary, and you won't find anything like it in the Volvo lineup. Synonymous with pulse-racing performance and engaging handling, models that are engineered as part of the M Line stand out in style and power. With the BMW 3 Series, drivers in Burlington or Willison get the option of upgrading to signature M Line power with the BMW M340i, the top-of-the-line trim that cranks out 382 horsepower from a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. It also receives upgraded brakes, a sport differential, an aerodynamic body kit, and other impressive design enhancements.

The Volvo S60, on the other hand, also has an optional upgrade available for drivers who want a little more boost from their gas-powered sedan, but it's a four-cylinder version that only tops out at 316 horsepower, and it doesn't have any of the special design tweaks that the 3 Series comes with.

Learn More About the BMW 3 Series at The Automaster BMW near Burlington, VT

Meet Your BMW Sedan Match in Shelburne

When you're ready to upgrade your luxury sedan experience and meet the BMW 3 Series in person, we suggest making your way from your home in the Plattsburgh, NY area to our dealership to take one of our outstanding cars for a test drive. We look forward to demonstrating for you everything that's made the 3 Series one of the most popular rides on the road for more than three decades.