Mazda 3 2003 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Galant | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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