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.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1110 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1340 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.41 m
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
