Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 32 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
5.8
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
51 litres
810 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.37 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Volvo V40 is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V40 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
324 litres
364 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1500 litres
no data
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3.
Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better
