The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,200
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 24,800
 Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 DRIVe
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (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 DRIVe (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 DRIVe
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.43 %
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 DRIVe
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data