The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 20,200

€ 23,200

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8
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 1.8
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.22 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8
BL
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8
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 1.8
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 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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