Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country and BMW 2 series have the same engine power, but Volvo V40 Cross Country torque is 10 NM less than BMW 2 series. Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.1 | |
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The Volvo V40 Cross Country is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 Cross Country over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1720 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 Cross Country gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.56 m | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country is 3 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 Cross Country is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 342 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 Cross Country is 0.4 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`980 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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