Volvo V40 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| 1240 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | 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. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`257 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 633 kg | 550 kg | |
| Volvo V40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than BMW 1 series. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 6600 | 9800 | |
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