Volvo V40 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo V40 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.9 | 1.8 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 200 HP | 115 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 300 NM | 175 - 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 12 seconds | 6.7 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 10.4 | 5.7 - 11.0 | |
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Volvo V40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Volvo V40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1421 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 36 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`789 kg | ~ 2`062 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`311 kg | ~ 1`514 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 478 kg | ~ 548 kg | |
| Volvo V40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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