The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,200

€ 28,800

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
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 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.08 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
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 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
717 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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