The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 20,200
€ 23,200
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 1.8 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Volvo S40 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.2 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 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.22 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
M
Generation
BL
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.8
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
