Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) | BMW 3er (2012-2015) |
| Totals | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| Mark | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 | 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) |
| Year | 2004-2007 | 2012-2015 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1350 | 1460 (1480) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1870 | 1935 (1955) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 200 | 210 (210) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 10.9 | 8.9 (9.2) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 405 | 480 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| Length | 4470 | 4624 |
| Width | 1770 | 1811 |
| Height | 1450 | 1429 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2810 |
| Front/rear Track | 1535/1530 | 1531/1572 |
| Ground clearance | 135 | 140 |
| Engine specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1798 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 83х83.1 | 77х85.8 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 125/6000 | 136/4350 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 165/4000 | 220/1350 |
| Transmission specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 8-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 215/55/16 | 205/60 R16 |
| Disk | 5x108 ET52 d63,3
| 5x120 ET35 d72.6
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| Brakes specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 1.8 × | BMW 3er (2012-2015) 1.6 (316i) × |
| City | - | 7.7 (7.5) |
| Highway | 7.2 | 4.8 (4.8) |
| Combined | - | 5.9 (5.8) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 62 | 60 |
| Clear list | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) | BMW 3er (2012-2015) |
