The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 18,200

€ 33,500

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is 10 cm longer, 6.2 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1465
1795
2053
1420
1857
2041
1795 mm
Width
1857 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1465 mm
Height
1420 mm
2700
4470
2647
4370
4470 mm
Length
4370 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg

Weight Difference:
318 kg
20.15 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
113 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
43 mpg
city
67 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L