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 3.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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