[auto] Comparativa del BMW Serie 3 Touring vs Volvo V60 Cross Country

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Who Said Two Black Relatives Have To Be Boring? The Volvo V60 Cross Country and BMW 3 Series Touring catch the eye. We face them!

And what more could you ask for from the BMW 330i Touring, which recently began transferring power to all four wheels, and the Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 Adventure, which is also all-wheel-drive
Pure aesthetics
Visually, a Volvo cockpit is a treat for the retina ... alas, not much to handle. The vertical tablet-like screen displays information in great detail and clarity, but navigating the menus spread across multiple pages is a real distraction while driving.

Volvo cockpit
It's hard to beat Swedes in style
Comfortable and easy, on the other hand, we turned and worked our way through the BMW world with the classic iDrive wheel. Its cockpit is the brand's style: elegant and functional at the same time. The front seats provide good support and many adjustment options.

BMW cockpit
An elegant and functional cockpit. BMW too, come on
Volvo's seats also offer ample volume and support, but are a bit more elevated, six more than BMW. In turn, this makes getting in and out a little easier.

In the second row, the Volvo doors are relatively narrow, and the seat, low in Bavaria, detracts from some comfort. In the back seats of a BMW, even two adults are enjoying some rest.

Two trucks
BMW trunk
The interior here practically fits what you're suggesting
Both can also carry large amounts of luggage. The Touring is a 1510-liter max bag than the V60 (1441 liters). A 40:20:40 split rear seat like the one found in BMW, unfortunately not found in Cross Country.

Volvo car trunk
Slightly smaller than BMW, but a Volvo box goes a long way
processing!
Although the 330i, like the V60 B5, is 'only' powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder engine, it is really fun. With cheerfulness and tremendous sporty sound, the familiar Bavarian 258-hp engine enthusiastically drives the po[CENSORED]r eight-speed automatic transmission always delivers the perfect gear ratio, while all-wheel drive reduces traction losses to a minimum.

BMW sweep program
A stable footprint, without disturbance with a sporty flair
The BMW travels from 0 to 100 km / h in more than 5.8 seconds, and the tip is limited to 250 km / h.
The structure is completely solid, and matches the vitality of its mechanics. We recommend the M sports adaptive suspension (including sport steering), at around 600 euros, to complement its balanced behavior.

Sweep Volvo
Smoother, designed for long trips with a lot of relaxation ... and at the same time fast
Volvo approaches driving from a more comfortable standpoint. Although the Swede also ramps up to 250 horses, there are no sporting sensations here.

The V60 takes 1.7 seconds to reach 100, and with the occasional alternating eight-speed automatic transmission, it always requires a bit more space when overtaken by acceleration. The maximum speed is limited to 180 km / h.

Volvo and BMW Rear
Comment setting is not completely compatible with Swedish. Because it is only smooth on long ripples of asphalt. On the other hand, the short craters and the cobblestones feel a lot more inside, with slight vibration.

Conclusion
In terms of points, the BMW 330i xDrive Touring has risen to the first place thanks to confident and balanced handling that combines family practicality, "luxurious" saloon comfort and "sporty" characteristic of BMW.

Volvo stands out, once again, with a lesson in style, exclusivity, and truly comfortable handling (as long as the asphalt is not broken badly).

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