Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 21 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 194 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 (kg): | 1`215 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 11 400 | |
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