Volvo V40 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| 1080 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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 V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 12 800 | |
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