The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 25,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
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 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.5 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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