Volvo V40 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V40 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 720 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. | |||
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) | |
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`910 | 1`820 | |
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 7800 | |
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