Compare 2011 BMW 3-Series vs 2011 Volkswagen Eos vs 2011 Volvo C70

2011 BMW 3-Series
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2-Door Conv 328i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i 18 28 $42,735 $46,450
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV 18 28 $42,735 $46,450
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i 19 28 $48,440 $52,650
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335is 18 26 $54,880 $59,650
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD 18 28 $34,640 $37,650
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV 18 28 $34,640 $37,650
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD 17 25 $36,385 $39,550
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 17 25 $36,385 $39,550
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD 19 28 $40,570 $44,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i xDrive AWD 19 26 $42,320 $46,000
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335is RWD 18 26 $47,010 $51,100
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD 18 28 $31,830 $34,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV 18 28 $31,830 $34,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV South Africa 18 28 $31,830 $34,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa 18 28 $31,830 $34,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD 17 25 $33,670 $36,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 17 25 $33,670 $36,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa 17 25 $33,670 $36,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa 17 25 $33,670 $36,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335d RWD 23 36 $40,620 $44,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD 19 28 $38,685 $42,050
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa 19 28 $38,685 $42,050
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD 19 26 $40,525 $44,050
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa 19 26 $40,525 $44,050
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i RWD 17 26 $34,180 $37,150
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i xDrive AWD 17 25 $36,020 $39,150
M3 2-Door Conv 13 20 $62,145 $67,550
M3 2-Door Coupe 14 20 $54,190 $58,900
M3 4-Door Sedan 14 20 $51,430 $55,900
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2-Door Conv DSG Komfort SULEV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Eos 2-Door Conv DSG Komfort SULEV 22 30 $32,677 $34,040
Eos 2-Door Conv Lux SULEV 22 30 $34,656 $36,100
Eos 2-Door Conv Manual Komfort SULEV 21 31 $31,622 $32,940
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2-Door Conv Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C70 2-Door Conv Automatic 19 28 $37,553 $39,950
Pricing
Invoice Price
$42,735
$32,677
$37,553
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$46,450
$34,040
$39,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$774 / month
$567 / month
$666 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.0
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
Stunning performance is still the calling card for the 2011 BMW M3; the weight it's gained may just be a sign of its success. If you’re alright sinking into anonymity but want a delightful top-down experience with an excellent all-season folding top, the 2011 Volkswagen Eos is it. Attractively restyled this year, the 2011 Volvo C70—a coupe that becomes a convertible—offers a strong overall package with a clean, pleasant interior.
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TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 22 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 30 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sub-Compact Subcompact Subcompact
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 54.7 53.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
84.2 77.4 84
Second Head Room (in)
36.5 35.8 36.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
49.3 41.5 47.0
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 41.7 42.3
Passenger Capacity
4 4 4
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 53.1
Second Leg Room (in)
31.9 32.5 33.9
Front Head Room (in)
38.0 37.5 38.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
59.1 60.8 61.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.5 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
181.9 173.6 181.7
Height, Overall (in)
54.5 56.8 55.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.6 61.1 61.4
Wheelbase (in)
108.7 101.5 103.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 26.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.2 70.5 72.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.0 6.6-10.5 12.8
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel Four Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 10.6 x - TBD - 11.0 x 0.4
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 x - TBD - 12.3 x - TBD - 12.6 x 1.0
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1 14.5 15.9
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1 35.8 38.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - TBD - 2.58
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17 P235/45HR17 P235/45VR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17 P235/45HR17 P235/45VR17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3825 3516 3837
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 7.6 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 570 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 140 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750 207 @ 1800-5000 236 @ 1500 - 5000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/183 2.0L/121 2.5L/154
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500 200 @ 5100-6000 227 @ 5000
Engine Type
Gas I6 Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I5
Fuel System
MPI Direct Injection EFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 30 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 22 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 25 23
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 1.30 1.98
Trans Type
6 6 5
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.91 1.02
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94 3.99 5.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46 2.05 3.03
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38 4.06/3.14 2.27
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 0.90 1.34
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.76 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32 3.46 4.66
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series Volkswagen Eos Volvo C70
Body Style
2 Door Convertible 2 Door Convertible 2 Door Convertible
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 0.91
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Pivot MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 0.87
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 6 5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.3 7.5 8.1
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-- - -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
- -

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