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BMW 330Ci vs Volvo C70

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2006 BMW 330Ci

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2013 Volvo C70

Overview

SpecBMW 330Ci330CiVolvo C70T5
Selected trim330CiT5
Body styleCoupeConvertible
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed manual5-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062013

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 330Ci330CiVolvo C70T5
MSRP$37,600 (best)$41,200
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 330Ci330CiVolvo C70T5
Combined MPG21 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG28 MPG28 MPG
Fuel tank16.6 gal (best)15.9 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 330Ci330CiVolvo C70T5
Horsepower225 hp227 hp (best)
Torque214 lb-ft236 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersI6I5

Size & capability

SpecBMW 330Ci330CiVolvo C70T5
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors22
Cargo volume9.5 cu ft12.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,285 lbs (best)3,837 lbs
Ground clearance—5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase107.3 in (best)103.9 in
Length176.7 in180.4 in (best)
Width69.2 in72.3 in (best)
Height53.9 in55.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 330Ci330CiVolvo C70T5
NHTSA overall—Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)—Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)—Not Rated
Side crash (driver)—Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)—Not Rated
Side pole—Not Rated
Rollover—Not Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 330CiVolvo C70
1

330Ci

$37,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

T5

$41,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

330Ci

$44,900 MSRP

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BMW 330Ci vs Volvo C70 FAQ

Which is better: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 BMW 330Ci vs 2013 Volvo C70 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 BMW 330Ci starts lower at $37,600.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
The 2006 BMW 330Ci leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,600).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
The 2013 Volvo C70 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better horsepower: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
The 2013 Volvo C70 leads on horsepower in this comparison (227).
Which has better seats: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
The 2006 BMW 330Ci leads on seats in this comparison (5).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 BMW 330Ci or 2013 Volvo C70?
The 2013 Volvo C70 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2006 BMW 330Ci vs 2013 Volvo C70?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volvo C70 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).