The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,900
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 MPS is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
177.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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