Volvo S40 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 |
883 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 56 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5800 | |
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