Mazda 323 1998 vs Volvo S40 2006
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`625 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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