Mazda 3 2006 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 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 Mazda 3 (by 402 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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