The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 20,200

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
56.9
69.7
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
176.2
103.9
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.05 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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