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.
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
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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.
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
