The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 30,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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-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
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 D5
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.31 %
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
5-speed automatic 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
18.79 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
533 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
533 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).
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
