Mazda 323 1998 vs Volvo S40 2004
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 11 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | 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. | |||
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): | no data | 1`850 | |
| 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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