The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 30,800

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D4
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 120
Volvo V40 D4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.45 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D4
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
717 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
107 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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