BMW 1 series 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 340 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 10.9 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 1 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 8.0 | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 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. | |||
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, if possible |
1200 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`948 kg | ~ 1`978 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`391 kg | ~ 1`499 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 557 kg | ~ 479 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo V40. Therefore, BMW 1 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 600 | |
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