2003 BMW X Activity vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2003 BMW X Activity and 2003 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X Activity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X Activity (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X Activity weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW X Activity is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volvo S40 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X Activity. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X Activity.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X Activity | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X Activity | S40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
