The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 40,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 9 cm longer, 10.2 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
1470
1755
1955
1420
1857
2041
1755 mm
Width
1857 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1470 mm
Height
1420 mm
2640
4460
2647
4370
4460 mm
Length
4370 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
327 kg
20.67 %

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5
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11.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.11 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
64 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
777 mi
Range
653 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
653 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 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
418 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L