BMW 1 series 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) 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. | |||
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 | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`885 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 200 | |
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