BMW 2 series 2014 vs Volvo V40 2014
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 335 litres | |
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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`970 | no data | |
| 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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