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.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway
1150 km on highway
920 km with real consumption
830 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)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
390'000 km
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.
