The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 33,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
20.06 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
777 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L