BMW 1 series 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 66 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 5 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 | 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): | 2`050 | 1`970 | |
| 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 | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
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