Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.1 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 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 870 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. | |||
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 | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-3 has 46 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`450 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 11 400 | |
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