BMW 1 series 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012

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BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 - 3.01.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 95 - 320 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 180 - 450 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 - 12.2 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.8 - 8.03.2 - 9.0
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.
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Ground clearance: 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches)133 mm (5.2 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.37 m
Width: 1.77 m1.83 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
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 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litresno data
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 meters11.2 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 (€): 86009000
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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