Volvo S40 2004 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 31 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 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 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 675 litres | |
| Volvo S40 has 9 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 208 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`940 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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