The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 23,100

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T2
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.1 in
Width
70.2 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 CD
Volvo V40 T2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.74 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T2
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T2
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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