The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)

€ 24,600
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 24,200
 Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D2
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 D2.
Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 D2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (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 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)
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 D2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
Volvo S40 D2 (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 D2
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 D2
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D2

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D2

▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S40 D2
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
795 mi
Volvo S40 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
Volvo S40 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data