Volvo S40 2002 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | 675 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S40 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 178 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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