The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 27,700

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D2
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 120
Volvo V40 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.84 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
1014 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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