The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 MPS is 5.5 inches longer, 3.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
177.6 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.84 %
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
18 mpg
city
59 mpg
31 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
1070 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft