Mazda 121 1996 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 121 engine produces 60 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mazda 121 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 121 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 121 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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 | 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 121 has 85 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`510 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 12 200 | |
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