The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 20,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 30,900
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D4
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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 D4.
Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D4
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
732 lb
20.73 %
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D4
BL
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4

 REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
Volvo S40 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data