Volvo V40 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1345 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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