BMW 1 series 2004 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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 S40) 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: | 4.23 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 883 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 74 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 267 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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