Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
9.6
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
58 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
790 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 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 56 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
