Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40 Cross Country) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 Cross Country is 4 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 360 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 Cross Country has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Volvo V40 Cross Country uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 600 | |
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