The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 20,200

€ 30,900

€ 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
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 D4
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3532 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
732 lb
20.73 %

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
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S40 D4
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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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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