Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 75 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.6
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway
1400 km on highway
900 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
883 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 36 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better
