Mazda 3 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 251 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 67 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Volvo V40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.0 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butMazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9000 | |
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