Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 32 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
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Fuel tank capacity:
51 litres
62 litres
720 km with real consumption
810 km with real consumption
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
324 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1500 litres
Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
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.
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better
