Mazda 323 1998 vs Volvo S40 2004
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda 323 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 - 114 HP | 100 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 - 220 NM | 150 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 - 16.9 seconds | 6.8 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 9.0 | 4.9 - 10.0 | |
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Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Mazda 323 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 27 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | 883 litres | |
| Mazda 323 has 49 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 323 (by 117 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`649 | ~ 1`928 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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