Volvo V40 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 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) | |
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 |
1421 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 76 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`790 | 1`930 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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