2007 Mazda 5 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 5 and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 5 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 5 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | 5 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |