BMW 3 series 1993 vs Volvo S40 1995
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.8 (petrol) | 1.6 - 1.9 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S40 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 193 HP | 90 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 - 280 NM | 143 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 - 14 seconds | 7.3 - 13 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 11.0 | 5.6 - 9.7 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. 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: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 241 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`820 | ~ 1`756 | |
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| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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