The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 24,800
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.53 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
113 hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 DRIVe
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
26.59 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
899 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo S40 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
