BMW 2 series 2015 vs Volvo V40 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 880 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 19 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 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. 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`100 | 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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