The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,900
 Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) Volvo S40 D5
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 D5.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
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-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
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 D5
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.91 %
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
BM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
601 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
127.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
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