BMW 3 series 1998 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S40 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2000 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 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 31 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`875 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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