The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,500

€ 27,000

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176
104.2
172
176 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.33 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
720 mi
Range
867 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft