2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and 2013 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C70. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Because 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | ActiveHybrid 3 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
