Volvo S40
2004 - 2007
Volvo S40 1.6 | 100 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.6 D | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8 | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 1.8F | 125 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 | 145 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.0 D | 136 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo S40 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 2.4i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 2.4i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 D5 | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo S40 T5 | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo S40 T5 | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo S40 T5 AWD | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo S40 T5 AWD | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
BMW 316i | 105 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 316i | 105 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 316i | 116 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 318d | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 318i | 143 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 318i | 143 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320d | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 320i | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 320i | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 325i | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 325xi | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 325xi | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330d | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330d | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 330d | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330i | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 330xd | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 184 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 204 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xd | 204 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
BMW 330xi | 231 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel 2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
136 HP 115 HP
Torque:
340 NM 265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.5 seconds 11 seconds
Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive.
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. 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)
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 no data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
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.
Gross weight (kg):
1`940 1`895
Safety:
Quality:
average low
Volvo S40 has fewer problems.
Average price (€):
2400 2600
Rating in user reviews:
8.6 /10
7.9 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo S40 has
more power more dynamic higher safety fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot better manoeuvrability
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