The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10)
€ 21,800
€ 21,900
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 1.6
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 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 1.6
BM
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
99 hp
Volvo S40 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
482 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
