Mazda MX-3 1994 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 42 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1 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-3 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 810 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-3 is smaller. Mazda MX-3 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-3 has 189 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mazda MX-3 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: | 1`430 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 11 200 | |
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