Volvo V40 (2016 – 2019) vs BMW 1 Series Sedan (2017 – 2023): specs compared
The Volvo V40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.8 s. The BMW 1 Series Sedan has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo V40 uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. The BMW 1 Series Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,355 kg against 1,532 kg. At 4,455 mm, the BMW 1 Series Sedan is 86 mm longer than the Volvo V40.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2016 – 2019
|
BMW
1 Series Sedan
2017 – 2023
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2017 – 2023 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 245 hp | 136 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 400 Nm | 220 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 10.5 s | 6.8 – 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 240 km/h | 212 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 5.9 L/100 km | 5.5 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,532 – 1,615 kg | 1,355 – 1,478 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.