BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1420 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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
413 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1345 litres
1420 litres
BMW 3 series has 22 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 75 litres).
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better
