BMW 1 series 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 1 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 - 320 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 450 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 12.2 seconds | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 8.0 | 3.2 - 9.0 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`889 | ~ 1`976 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
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