The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 17,500

€ 25,500

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
104.2
172
175.6 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.34 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 100
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
873 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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