BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
BMW 316i | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318i | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325xi | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325xi | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330d | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330d | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330xd | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S40
2004 - 2007
Volvo S40 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.6 D | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8F | 125 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 | 145 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 D | 136 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 2.4i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.4i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 D5 | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S40 T5 | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 T5 | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 T5 AWD | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S40 T5 AWD | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel 2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
115 HP 136 HP
Torque:
265 NM 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds 9.5 seconds
Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6 5.6
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres 55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle 980 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway 1220 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption 900 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m 4.47 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Volvo S40 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres 404 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 883 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 36 litres more 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`895 1`940
Safety:
Quality:
low
average
Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better
Average price (€):
3200 2200
Rating in user reviews:
7.9 /10
8.6 /10
Pros and Cons:
BMW 3 sērija has
more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot better manoeuvrability
Volvo S40 has
more power more dynamic higher safety fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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