Volvo V40 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 1 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): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | 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. | |||
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: | 413 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1345 litres | |
| Volvo V40 has 22 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 75 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): | 1`770 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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