The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,800
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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 D3.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (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 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (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 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.61 %
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
BL
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

 REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data