The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 17,000

€ 27,700

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.1 in
Width
73.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.2
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.28 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
541 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft