Compare Volvo S40 II facelift vs Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) facelift vs Mazda 6 / Atenza II (GH1)

Volvo S40 II facelift

Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) facelift

Mazda 6 / Atenza II (GH1)

Volvo S40 II faceliftMazda 3 / Axela II (BL) faceliftMazda 6 / Atenza II (GH1)
Variants
1.6 100hp
1.6 101hp
1.6 D2
1.6 DRIVe
2.0 D3
2.0 D3 AT
2.0 D4
2.0 D4 AT
2.0 Euro4
2.0 Euro5
2.0 FLEXIFUEL
2.5T 230hp
2.5T AT
2.5T AWD
1.6D
1.6
1.6 AT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.5
2.5 AT
1.8
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0D
2.2D 163hp
2.2D 185hp
2.5
3.7 AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score36%42%34%
Pros
  • Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption
  • Quite reliable
  • Available with the famous Volvo T5
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Elegant exterior design
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Hatchback version fits the car better
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine option
  • Old transmission options
  • Sterile interior

Price

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