Volvo V40 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1720 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1240 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 5 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 |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, but BMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 8600 | |
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