Volvo XC40 2017 vs Mazda CX-30 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda CX-30, whereas torque is 176 NM more than Mazda CX-30. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Volvo XC40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC40 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-30 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: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda CX-30, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1336 litres | 1406 litres | |
| Volvo XC40 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-30 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`042 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 23 400 | |
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