The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 26,800
 Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 23,700
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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 4.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
176.2
180.3 in
Length
176.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.94 %
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
BM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data