Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 84 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 125 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
8.1
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
960 km on highway
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:
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435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
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.
