The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 41,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 120 is 3.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
57.7
70.7
80.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.7 in
Width
73.1 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 T5 Polestar Performance
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.57 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BM
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
566 mi
Range
653 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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