BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.9
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.6 l/100km
7.3 l/100km
The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30
Used also on BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
Volvo S40 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S40 is 4 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
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.
