Volvo V40 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 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`965 | 1`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 20 200 | |
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