The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 20,200
€ 23,600
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.8F.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
57.9
69.1
77
57.2
69.7
79.6
69.1 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
103.9
180.3
103.9
176.2
180.3 in
Length
176.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.05 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
BL
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8F
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8F
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8F
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8F
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
356 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
356 mi
Volvo S40 1.8F
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
304.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8F
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
