BMW 1 series 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
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): | 1`945 | 2`020 | |
| 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 (€): | 8600 | 9000 | |
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