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Spec height1 1.421 m 2
1 1.484 m Spec height1
 + 6.3 cm
+ 2 cm 2
2 4.531 m Spec length
+ 9.7 cm 1 4.628 m Spec length
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Volvo S60 Sedan 2010 - 2013
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S60
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2010 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2008 - 2011
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3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolvo S60 (F) Sedan 2010 vs. BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | Volvo S60 (F) Sedan 2010 is 9.7 cm longer and 6.3 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008. It has 2 cm less ground clearance and offers 18% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
462.8 cm
+9.7
Length
453.1 cm
186.5 cm
+4.8
Width2
181.7 cm
209.7 cm
+10.8
Width incl. mirrors
198.9 cm
148.4 cm
+6.3
Height1
142.1 cm
277.6 cm
+1.6
Wheelbase
276 cm
12.4 cm
Ground clearance3
14.4 cm
+2
-- kg
Weight4,6
1435 kg
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
+22%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
340 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 26750
$ --
Price US7
$ 33600
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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