Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 66 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 Cross Country could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 960 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. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 342 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 Cross Country has 18 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`970 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 800 | |
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