Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 3.0
1.6 - 1.9
Performance
Power:
115 - 231 HP
102 - 200 HP
Torque:
175 - 410 NM
145 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.7 - 12 seconds
7.3 - 12 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7 - 11.0
5.4 - 10.4
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 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!
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Volvo V40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
471 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1345 litres
1421 litres
Volvo V40 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 36 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 76 litres).
Turning diameter:
10 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
