The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 33,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 CD is 3.5 inches longer, 4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 CD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
712 lb
20.47 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
1014 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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