The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 28,400

€ 27,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
57.5
69.7
79.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
177.6
104.2
172
177.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.66 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
BL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
31 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
808 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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