BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Volvo S40 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S40 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
883 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 56 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
BMW 3 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 3 series quality could be a bit better.
