Mazda 3 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 205 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 3 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 8200 | |
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