Mazda 121 1996 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 121 engine produces 92 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mazda 121 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 121 is smaller. Mazda 121 is 54 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 121 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 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 121 has 74 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 121 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mazda 121 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`460 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 12 200 | |
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