The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 29,100

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 D4.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3497 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.13 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
175 hp
Volvo S40 D4
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 D4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D4
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
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 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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