The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 28,600
 Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 150 is 4.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo S40 D3
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
70.7
80.8
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (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 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (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 150
Volvo S40 D3
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.57 %
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo S40 D3
BM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo S40 D3
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data