The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 18,200

€ 27,300

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.42 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
828 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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