Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volvo V40 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo V40 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 - 160 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 45 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 205 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`238 kg | ~ 1`978 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 995 kg | ~ 1`498 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 243 kg | ~ 480 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 11 200 | |
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