Mazda 3 2016 vs Volvo V40 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.5 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 184 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 380 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 - 11.9 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V40 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 8.4 | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1334 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 166 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`857 kg | ~ 1`978 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`296 kg | ~ 1`499 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 561 kg | ~ 479 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Volvo V40. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 11 200 | |
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