The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,400

€ 41,900

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.1 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 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 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
679 lb
18.75 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
759 mi
Range
554 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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