The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 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 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S40 2.0D.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
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 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.61 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0D
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
