Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs BMW 2 series 2014

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Volvo V40 Cross Country
2016 - 2020
BMW 2 series
2014 - 2018
Body: HatchbackMinivan / MPV
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.5 - 2.01.5 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 120 - 245 HP95 - 231 HP
Torque: 250 - 400 NM180 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 10.6 seconds6.8 - 13.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.7 - 6.44.1 - 6.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. On average, Volvo V40 Cross Country equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 144 mm (5.7 inches)165 mm (6.5 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.37 m4.49 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.47 m1.59 m
Volvo V40 Cross Country is smaller.
Volvo V40 Cross Country is 12 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 342 litres645 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1500 litres1905 litres
BMW 2 series has more luggage space.
Volvo V40 Cross Country has 303 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 405 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Volvo V40 Cross Country can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`995 kg~ 2`080 kg
Net weight:~ 1`519 kg~ 1`465 kg
Load capacity:~ 476 kg~ 615 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): no data10 400
Pros and Cons: Volvo V40 Cross Country has
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW 2 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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