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BMW 2 Series vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Volvo V60?

BMW 2 Series vs Volvo V60: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,735 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers barely more torque with 650 Nm compared to 589 Nm. That’s about 61 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo V60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is somewhat lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers markedly more boot space – 519 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries clearly more – 506 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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BMW 2 Series
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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