Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325 Xi and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325 Xi and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V ×
BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 325 Xi ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
ModelS403 Series
GenerationS40 II3 Series Touring (E30)
Modification2.4 i 20V325 Xi
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors45
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanStation wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20041988
Production to (year)20071993
Performance
Top speed (km/h)220208
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.29.7
City consumption (l/100km)12.413.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.67.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.59.8
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)170170
Max. torque (Nm)230222
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders56
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4352,494
Compression ratio10.38.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,4004,300
Cylinder bore (mm)8384
Piston stroke (mm)9075
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)6255
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionTransverse stabilizerHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/55 R16 V
  • 195/65 R14
Turning radius (m)11.1-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4764,325
Width (mm)1,7701,645
Height (mm)1,4541,380
Wheelbase (mm)2,6402,570
Kerb weight (kg)1,4001,350
Gross weight (kg)1,9401,810
Minimum boot space (l)404370
Maximum boot space (l)8831,125
Front track (mm)1,5351,405
Rear track (mm)1,5311,415



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