Volvo V40 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, but Volvo V40 torque is 30 NM less than BMW 1 series. Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 45 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so Volvo V40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 20 800 | |
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