The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 21,900

€ 21,800

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S40 1.6 is 4.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
103.9
176.2
106.3
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
M
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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