Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.37 m
4.33 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
335 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
1200 litres
Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 300 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
