Volvo V40 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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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 | 6.0 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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 | 1050 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine: The BMW M47D20TU is a 2.0-liter diesel engine generally regarded as a durable unit capable of covering more than 400,000 km with proper maintenance. It uses a timing chain drive positioned at the front of the engine, which simplifies servicing compared with some later BMW diesels. The fuel system and overall ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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