Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 Cross Country engine produces 16 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 Cross Country consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 Cross Country could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 1.5 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`975 kg | 2`065 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`498 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 477 kg | 640 kg | |
| Volvo V40 Cross Country load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 200 | |
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