BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
413 litres
435 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1420 litres
1345 litres
Volvo V40 has 22 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 75 litres).
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better
