The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 20,100

€ 26,200

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.13 %

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 automatic 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
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
23 mpg
city
59 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
1070 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
144 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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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