The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 25,900

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 MPS is 14.1 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
1460
1770
1970
1420
1783
2041
1770 mm
Width
1783 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1460 mm
Height
1420 mm
2640
4510
2647
4369
4510 mm
Length
4369 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.7 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
21 mpg
city
69 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
388 mi
Range
1070 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L