BMW 3 series 2001 vs Volvo V40 2002
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BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
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BMW 316i Touring | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i Touring | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318d Touring | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d Touring | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318i Touring | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318i Touring | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d Touring | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i Touring | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i Touring | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325xi Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325xi Touring | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330d Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330i Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330xd Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd Touring | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi Touring | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V40
2002 - 2004
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Volvo V40 1.6 | 109 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 1.8 | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.8 Bi-Fuel | 120 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.8i | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 1.9 D | 102 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V40 1.9 D | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 2.0 T | 165 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 2.0 T | 165 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V40 T4 | 200 HP | Petrol | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.0 1.6 - 1.9
Performance
Power:
115 - 231 HP 102 - 200 HP
Torque:
175 - 410 NM 145 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.7 - 12 seconds 7.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7 - 11.0 5.4 - 10.4
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m 4.48 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.72 m
Height:
1.41 m 1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Volvo V40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres 471 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1345 litres 1421 litres
Volvo V40 has more luggage space.
Turning diameter:
10 meters 10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`062 ~ 1`789
Safety:
no data
Quality:
below average average
Average price (€):
2400 1400
Rating in user reviews:
7.9 /10
8.4 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
available with 4x4 drive better manoeuvrability
Volvo V40 has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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