The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 2.4 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 23,200
€ 26,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S40 2.4.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
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 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3206 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.52 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
BL
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
138 hp
Volvo S40 2.4
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.4
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S40 2.4
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
423 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
423 mi
Volvo S40 2.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
172.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
