Mazda 3 2003 vs Volvo S40 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 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 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | 883 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 208 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`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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