BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2000 – 2003) vs Volvo S40 (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 235 km/h. The Volvo S40 uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2000 – 2003
|
Volvo
S40
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 10 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 231 hp | 102 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 300 Nm | 145 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.1 s | 7.3 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 247 km/h | 185 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.2 L/100 km | 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,595 kg | 1,230 – 1,275 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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