Volvo S40 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 1 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 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 0.1 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 15 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: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 1285 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 Mazda 3 (by 402 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`890 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2600 | |
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