BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
9.4
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway
890 km on highway
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance:
144 mm (5.7 inches)
135 mm (5.3 inches)
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.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11 meters
Power steering:
Electric power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
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
