BMW 3 series 2001 vs Volvo V40 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | 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 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| 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, if possible |
1345 litres | 1421 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`062 kg | ~ 1`789 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`514 kg | ~ 1`311 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 548 kg | ~ 478 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Volvo V40. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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