Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 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 62 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 115 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): | 7.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 289 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 MX-3 has 35 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 (kg): | 1`475 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 11 400 | |
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