Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
471 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
853 litres
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.