Volvo XC40 2017 vs Mazda CX-30 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 249 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC40 engine produces 69 HP more power than Mazda CX-30, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Mazda CX-30. Thanks to more power Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC40 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-30 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Volvo XC40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, 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. | |||
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`220 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 21 600 | |
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