The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 27,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
1470
1755
1955
1420
1783
2041
1755 mm
Width
1783 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1470 mm
Height
1420 mm
2640
4460
2647
4369
4460 mm
Length
4369 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
314 kg
20.01 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
53 mpg
city
53 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
867 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L