DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Volvo V40 vs 2012 BMW X3 Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

Winner

2012 • Volvo

V40

Volvo V40 2.0 D3 (150 Hp) 2012

Overall Score70.75/100

2012 • BMW

Volvo V40

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.

70.75–70.5

SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Volvo V40SpecificationBMW X3

VolvoMakeBMW

V40ModelX3

2012Model year2012

HatchbackBody typeSUV

5Seats5

5Doors5

Performance

Volvo V40SpecificationBMW X3

9,3 s0–100 km/h9,9 s

205 km/hTop speed195 km/h

1984 ccEngine displacement1995 cc

150 HPPower143 HP

350 NmTorque360 Nm

5Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo V40SpecificationBMW X3

DieselFuel typeDiesel

60 ltFuel tank67 lt

—Urban consumption5,8 lt

—Extra-urban consumption4,7 lt

5,3 ltAverage consumption5,1 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Volvo V40SpecificationBMW X3

Front-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive

6Gears6

205/55 R16Tyre size225/60 R17 V

YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo V40SpecificationBMW X3

4369 mmLength4648 mm

1802 mmWidth1881 mm

1445 mmHeight1661 mm

1398 KgWeight1660 Kg

2647 mmWheelbase2810 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Volvo V40 and 2012 BMW X3 approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Volvo V40 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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