Volvo S40 2004 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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`940 | 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: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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