BMW 1 series 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`040 | |
| 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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