Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 316i and Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 1.8 16V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 316i and Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 1.8 16V [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo V40 Combi (VW) 1.8 16V ×
BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 316i ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
ModelV403 Series
GenerationV40 Combi (VW)3 Series Touring (E36)
Modification1.8 16V316i
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951993
Production to (year)19991999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)195191
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.513.2
City consumption (l/100km)1011.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.56.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.18
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)115102
Max. torque (Nm)165150
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7311,596
Compression ratio10.59.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,1003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8384
Piston stroke (mm)8072
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)6062
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishbone-
Rear wheel suspensionHelical spring-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/55 R15
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4804,433
Width (mm)1,7201,698
Height (mm)1,4101,391
Wheelbase (mm)2,5502,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3031,280
Gross weight (kg)1,7401,780
Minimum boot space (l)413370
Maximum boot space (l)1,4211,320
Front track (mm)1,4501,418
Rear track (mm)1,4701,431
Ride height (mm)-110



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