The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 26,800
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.34 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D3
BL
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
