BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 12 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): | 1`870 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 7800 | |
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