Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 1`260 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 11 400 | |
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