Volvo V40 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 102 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 580 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. | |||
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): | 1`965 | 1`965 | |
| 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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