Volvo S40 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 115 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 460'000 km | 390'000 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: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S40 is larger. Volvo S40 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Volvo S40 has 74 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. 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`850 | 1`810 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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