The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Saloon 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 24,600

€ 28,200

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 10.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the Volvo S40 2.0D.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
1470
1755
1955
1454
1770
2022
1755 mm
Width
1770 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1470 mm
Height
1454 mm
2640
4580
2640
4476
4580 mm
Length
4476 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
142 kg
9.61 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
BL
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo S40 2.0D
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
187 NM
320 NM
Volvo S40 2.0D
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D
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9.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
9.02 kg/bhp
11.02 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
450 mi
Range
539 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
539 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
144 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).
123.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
483 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
404 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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