The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 33,700

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 T5.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 T5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S40 T5
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
14.35 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
410 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
410 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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