BMW 3 series 2002 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 85 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`980 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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