BMW 1 series 2015 vs Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo V40 Cross Country, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V40 Cross Country. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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 Cross Country) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 335 litres | |
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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 Cross Country. The Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | no data | |
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