BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 m
4.37 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 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
1500 litres
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
