Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 8.7 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 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 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 1 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is larger. 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 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 342 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1200 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 Cross Country (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 800 | |
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