BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series and Volvo V40 have the same engine power, but BMW 2 series torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 133 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`040 | |
| 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: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7600 | |
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