Mazda 3 BK or Volvo V50?

2003–2009 vs 2004–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: 3 BK 4,580 mm, V50 4,514 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: 3 BK 413 l, V50 417 l.
Lowest consumption: 3 BK 4.9 l/100 km, V50 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: 3 BK 62–191 kW, V50 80–103 kW.
Standard equipment: 3 BK 21 items (Comfort), V50 32 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 3 BK2003–2009 · 10 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Top, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V502004–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 3 BK2003–2009no listings	Volvo V502004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,415 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,514 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm–1,465 mm	Height1,457 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–413 l	Trunk volume417 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,190 kg–1,395 kg	Curb weight1,334 kg–1,399 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank52 l–62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2009	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power62–191 kW (84–260 hp)	Power80–103 kW (109–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.3	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 109	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0D
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Comfort	Items in the base trim32 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Top	Items in the top trim38 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort5 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 3 BK or Volvo V50?

Length: Mazda 3 BK 4,580 mm, Volvo V50 4,514 mm (a 66 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 413 vs 417 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 3 BK or Volvo V50?

The most frugal Mazda 3 BK uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.6 CD 109); the most frugal Volvo V50 4.9 l/100 km (1.6D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 3 BK or Volvo V50?

The strongest Mazda 3 BK makes 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS); the strongest Volvo V50 103 kW (140 hp) (2.4).

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