BMW 1 series 2005 vs Volvo S40 2006
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 650 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series 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: | 4.23 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 |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 74 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`850 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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