BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
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| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 - 231 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 400 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 13.5 seconds | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 6.0 | 3.2 - 9.0 | |
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BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 12 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 310 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`080 | ~ 1`976 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 2 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7800 | |
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