Comparison Volvo S40 II (facelift 2008) 2.0 D4 (177 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) & Chevrolet Camaro IV 3.8 i V6 (203 Hp) & Volkswagen Kaefer 1500 1.5 (54 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 323i (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volvo | BMW | BMW | Chevrolet | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model: | S40 | 3 Series | 3 Series | Camaro | Kaefer | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S40 II (facelift 2008) | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) | Camaro IV | Kaefer | 3 Series Coupe (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 D4 (177 Hp) Automatic | 330 Ci (231 Hp) Automatic | 316i (116 Hp) | 3.8 i V6 (203 Hp) | 1500 1.5 (54 Hp) | 323i (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2011 year | 2003 year | 2001 year | 1998 year | 1967 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 2005 year | 2005 year | 2002 year | 1969 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | 16.5 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |||||
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 63 l | 63 l | 59 l | 62 l | |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |||||
| Power: | 177 hp | 231 hp | 116 hp | 203 hp | 54 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 3500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 247 km/h | 206 km/h | 180 km/h | 137 km/h | 227 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 7.0 sec | 10.9 sec | 8.5 sec | 8 sec | |
| Torque: | 400 Nm/1750-2750 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | D5204T | M54B30TU | N42B18 | L36 | M52B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 3791 cm3 | 1499 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.25 l | 4.2 l | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 7.5 l | 11.0 l | 10.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Naturally aspirated engine | ||||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | V engine | Boxer | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | |||
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 | 9.4 | 10.5 | ||
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | 89.6 mm | 81 mm | 86.4 mm | 75 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 96.5 mm | 83.5 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Length: | 4476 mm | 4455 mm | 4470 mm | 4910 mm | 4433 mm | |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1757 mm | 1740 mm | 1880 mm | 1710 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |||||
| Height: | 1454 mm | 1369 mm | 1420 mm | 1300 mm | 1366 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm | 2725 mm | 2725 mm | 2570 mm | 2700 mm | |
| Front track: | 1548 mm | 1471 mm | 1480 mm | 1540 mm | 1408 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1544 mm | 1483 mm | 1495 mm | 1540 mm | 1421 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | |||||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 410 l | 410 l | 370 l | 405 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 930 l | |||||
| Front suspension: | McPherson | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | |||
| Max weight: | 2020 kg | 1965 kg | 1820 kg | 1770 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | ||
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Drum | Ventilated discs | ||
| Kerb Weight: | 1498 kg | 1465 kg | 1320 kg | 1880 kg | 1375 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |||||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |||||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15 | 215/60 R16 | 175/80/15 | 205/60 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 | 15 | R15 |