The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 26,800
€ 21,800
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-G 120 is 4.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.99 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
