The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 28,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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-G 120 is 4.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo S40 2.0D.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.2
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
106.3
180.3
103.9
176.2
180.3 in
Length
176.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.67 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
BM
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
134 hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0D
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0D
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0D
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
539 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
539 mi
Volvo S40 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0D
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 2.0D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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